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Tech Help
04-09-2020, 10:17 PM
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380sl climate control refrigerant change
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ewenjo
380sl climate control refrigerant change
What is the R12 refrigerant and oil volumes for a 1982 380SL. THe system has been evacuated and I cannot read the AC label in the engine compartment. Also where can I purchase R12 refrigerant.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-24-2013, 09:50 PM
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82 380sl transmission slip
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1,396
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ewenjo
Thanks Strife Is there anything that can be...
Thanks Strife
Is there anything that can be done in the interim ? How long do you think this will persist until fatality. The car has only 75000 miles... I
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-16-2013, 08:51 PM
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82 380sl transmission slip
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ewenjo
82 380sl transmission slip
Hi
Just need some help. THe transmission seems to lag/ slip a little when starting . After running it seems okay. Just the initial cold start. When I put in reverse nothing happens unless I shift...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
11-06-2012, 08:06 PM
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85 380SL idles roughly runs smoothly
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ewenjo
is the ICU the Ignition Control Unit or the Idle...
is the ICU the Ignition Control Unit or the Idle Control Unit?
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
10-04-2011, 07:35 AM
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560SL oil pressure sending unit
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ewenjo
What Abiby said is what I was told and how the...
What Abiby said is what I was told and how the oil pressure gauge responds on my 82 380SL. Off and idle is at 0, running the unit is at max. I changed my unit when I first got the car as there was...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
10-03-2011, 05:40 PM
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Rear wheel bearing and CV axle removal
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ewenjo
Okay, I finished the replacement of the rear...
Okay, I finished the replacement of the rear wheel bearings. All went well until I tried to apply the required torque to to set the endplay and crush the "crushable washer" to the required .0015 to...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
10-01-2011, 07:34 AM
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what is this thing/ 380sl
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ewenjo
Thanks guys The part sare on the way
Thanks guys
The part sare on the way
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
10-01-2011, 07:31 AM
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what's this thing?
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ewenjo
Thanks Rowdie The parts are on the way.
Thanks Rowdie
The parts are on the way.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-29-2011, 06:44 PM
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what is this thing/ 380sl
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ewenjo
what is this thing/ 380sl
While changing out the rear wheel bearings on my 380SL I came across this detached link. It apparently attaches to the rear side of the brake deflector plate and to a torsion arm above. The linkage...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-29-2011, 06:38 PM
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what's this thing?
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ewenjo
what's this thing?
While changing out th rear wheel bearings I came across this detached link. It attaches to the rear of the brake deflector plate and to a torsion arm. It seems to limit the range of the trailing...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-29-2011, 04:07 PM
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Rear wheel bearing and CV axle removal
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Posted By
ewenjo
Thanks for all the help. The Morrison report was...
Thanks for all the help. The Morrison report was extremely helpful and particularly the comment by Delta to lower the trailing arm by removing the shock upper attachment. I am well into the rear...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-16-2011, 11:16 AM
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Rear wheel bearing and CV axle removal
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ewenjo
Thanks for your reply... you're anguishing me. ...
Thanks for your reply... you're anguishing me. The Morrison writeup made the job sound much easier although has its difficulties. Your writeup is making me rethink this rear bearing removal. I...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-16-2011, 11:08 AM
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Rear wheel bearing and CV axle removal
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Posted By
ewenjo
Pictures are attached. Not sure if I have the...
Pictures are attached. Not sure if I have the Homokinetic and the Torque Compensator thing ( not sure of the correct terms)
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-15-2011, 05:13 PM
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Rear wheel bearing and CV axle removal
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ewenjo
Rear wheel bearing and CV axle removal
Hi
As I wrote before I am going to replace the rear wheel bearings on my 1982 380SL.
I read most of the comments including the Morrison step by step procedure.
There is only one item I...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-07-2011, 08:07 AM
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1981 380SL window power
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ewenjo
I had the same problem with my 380SL. It was the...
I had the same problem with my 380SL. It was the relay in the panel above the fuse box passengerside. If I recall there are similar relays in the panel so you can pull one from the other circuits...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-07-2011, 07:47 AM
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the dreaded rear wheel slotted nut
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ewenjo
Thanks Deltacom and Strife. I just ordered the...
Thanks Deltacom and Strife. I just ordered the tool and free shipping!
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-06-2011, 08:13 AM
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the dreaded rear wheel slotted nut
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ewenjo
the dreaded rear wheel slotted nut
I am going to tackle the rear wheel bearing removal on my 380SL. After searching this forum and reading D morrison's great tutorial, I think I can handle this. BUT the slotted nut has me a little...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-06-2011, 08:08 AM
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the dreaded rear wheel slotted nut
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ewenjo
the dreaded rear wheel slotted nut
I am going toe tackle the rear wheel bearing job on my 380SL after searching this forum and reading D Morrison's great repair instruction. BUT the slotted nut tool is a missing element. Does...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-06-2011, 07:59 AM
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380SL Tension Rail Pin Removal
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Posted By
ewenjo
thanks ernest I managed to remove the pins...
thanks ernest
I managed to remove the pins and completed the job in 2007. Good tool for future rail fixes.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
07-11-2011, 09:02 AM
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Gas smell, 82 380SL
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ewenjo
The gas smell seems to have been caused by a...
The gas smell seems to have been caused by a faulty seal gasket on the gas filler cap. Simple fix.... cut a new gasket from a piece of rubber sheet. Thanks to all for the hints.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
07-08-2011, 04:44 PM
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Gas smell, 82 380SL
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ewenjo
Sorry Radio Tek for my lack of knowledge. I...
Sorry Radio Tek for my lack of knowledge. I searched the forum and found that the k jet is the fuel distributor.. so i guess i know what I am to look at. Is it common for these lines come loose...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
07-08-2011, 04:29 PM
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Gas smell, 82 380SL
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Posted By
ewenjo
Radio Tech Excuse my naivity, but what is...
Radio Tech
Excuse my naivity, but what is the K jet and where is it located.
Thanks
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
07-07-2011, 05:11 PM
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Gas smell, 82 380SL
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ewenjo
Gas smell, 82 380SL
Please advise.
Strong smell of gas while driving. I looked at fuel pump in rear and could not detect any leaks. I looked under the hood and again could not see any evidence of leaks. I traced the...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
06-06-2011, 09:46 PM
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oil pressure sending unit
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Posted By
ewenjo
I have a 380SL and the pressure sending unit is...
I have a 380SL and the pressure sending unit is located on the right hand side lower forward end of the engine. The unit always is maxed out at 3 while driving but goes down to 0 while idling. ...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
06-06-2011, 09:37 PM
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sub-frame,oil pan, oil pump, removal
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5,388
Posted By
ewenjo
there's an old saying; "It's better to keep your...
there's an old saying; "It's better to keep your mouth shut and have one think you're a fool, than to open it and remove the doubt." Perhaps Jim you should remember this. This forum is a great...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
03-11-2011, 06:50 PM
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Aux fan 380SL
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ewenjo
Aux fan 380SL
Just curious.. When the Aux cooling fan goes on, is it normal for it to make a "racket", i.e a loud apparent noise. I uninstalled it, remounted it thinking that an elastic shock mount was missing....
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
09-08-2010, 09:29 PM
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ignition control module
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4,697
Posted By
ewenjo
Thank you Deltacom and David Poole I...
Thank you Deltacom and David Poole
I replaced the ICU with the Huco unit and also replaced the ignition coil after doing the diagnostic check according to my MB CD. The voltage reading was...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
08-31-2010, 09:14 PM
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Ignition Control Module 560SL 87
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7,416
Posted By
ewenjo
Thanks Strife. That may be the answer since I've...
Thanks Strife. That may be the answer since I've searched for my MB, a '82 380SL. Still looking for comments from anyone who has used this Huco unit.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
08-31-2010, 06:36 PM
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Ignition Control Module 560SL 87
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7,416
Posted By
ewenjo
Just a curious question> There is a replacement...
Just a curious question> There is a replacement Ignition Control Unit manufactured by Huco and can be purchased for less than $60. I am considering getting one of these to replace (I think) my...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
08-31-2010, 12:50 PM
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ignition control module
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4,697
Posted By
ewenjo
Latest on the progress: I checked the ...
Latest on the progress:
I checked the ignition coil and it seems to be within specs except for the voltage reading:
Primary Coil Resistance: 0.7 ohms
Secondary Coil Resistance: 10K ohms...
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